Faith events for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013

Posted: November 8, 2013 - 11:33pm

The 62nd annual Sausage Festival of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Umbarger will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the parish hall, 22830 Pondaseta Road in Umbarger.The menu includes German sausage, sauerkraut, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, applesauce and homemade bread.

The meal costs $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 10, 6 and younger free. Other activities include a prize drawing, country store, children’s train ride, bazaar, and sales of sausage and sauerkraut.

St. Benedict Monastery will have its annual International Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the monastery, 17825 S. Western St., Canyon (five miles northeast of downtown Canyon).

Items will include bookmarks, greeting cards, rosaries, angels and shoulder purses handmade by the Benedictine Sisters.

For more information or directions to the monastery, call the Sisters at 806-655-9317.

The Christian Singles Dance, to be held from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, will be in a new location — the school commons area of Caprock High School, 3001 E. 34th Ave.

Admission is $7 with lots of door prizes. Beverages are provided in a nonalcoholic, nonsmoking atmosphere. Bring snacks to share if you wish. Music is by DJ Kelly Young.

For more information, call Johnnie Wolfe at 806-336-1943 or Ron Chisum at 806-626-7662.

The next dance is set for Dec. 14.

The 13th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Cake Auction of the West Texas A&M Wesley Foundation will be after the 11:15 a.m. service Sunday in the fellowship hall at First United Methodist Church of Canyon, 1818 4th Ave., Canyon. To bring chili or dessert, call Traci Logan at 806-655-3535.

The fall revival of Saint Stephen United Methodist Church, 4600 S. Western St. will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. Guest preacher is J. Ellsworth Kalas and guest worship leader is Chuck King.

A nursery will be provided.

For more information, call 806-355-7271.

Christian rockers Audio Adrenaline will be in concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the M.K. Brown Auditorium in Pampa.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information, go to http://www.itickets.com/events/309247/Pampa_TX/Kings_&_Queens_Tour_2013.html.

The last day to make reservations for a booth at the Nazareth Art Club’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar at the Nazareth School is Nov. 16. The bazaar is from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24. Cost for an 8-by-10 booth is $20. Tables are no longer furnished.

Booths can be set up at 7 a.m. the day of the bazaar.

Christmas gifts, jewelry, homemade baked goods, knitted towels and home décor will be among items featured. For more information, call Elaine Kern at 806-945-2258 and leave a message.

Former professional football player Mike Barber will be the special guest speaker at 10 a.m. services Nov. 17 at Arena of Life Church, Loop 335 and South Washington Street. He will also speak at the Get Tough Men’s Rally at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the church.

Barber played for 10 years in the National Football League with the Houston Oilers and the Los Angeles Rams.

After his retirement, he and his wife, DeAnne, established Mike Barber Ministries, hosting crusades called “Weekends of Excitement” in prisons across the country.

For more information, call 806-622-8000.

The annual food drive of Pathpoint Fellowship Church, 6201 Canyon Drive, will continue through Nov. 17. Each week, members of the congregation bring nonperishable food items and cash donations for the purchase of food items. All items will be donated to the Salvation Army of Amarillo.

Church members will load the food onto a Salvation Army truck after services on Nov. 17.

The School Sisters Harvest of Blessings Gala to benefit the School Sisters of St. Francis in Panhandle will be from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 S. Coulter St. Tickets are $100 for two people to enjoy the full evening and all chances. For details or tickets, see www.panhandlefranciscans.org/gala or call Sister Mary Michael at 806-537-3182, Ext. 21.

First United Methodist Church of Olton will serve a chili and stew lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the church’s fellowship hall, 312 Avenue D. The meal will include chili or stew, relishes, cornbread or crackers, homemade pie and tea or coffee. Take-outs will be available. Meals are $6.50 for adults, $3.50 for ages 2 to 10, and under 2, free.

The church’s Country Store also will be open 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Store items will include handmade crafts, baked and canned goods and frozen casseroles. A “new and gently used” room will be available.

In addition, church women are taking donations for a chance to own a handmade quilt. The pattern is “Ashleigh” in beige and mauve colors. It was made by Bettye Jordan and donated to the Methodist women. Jane Wilks did the handwork, and Teresa Light did the quilting. The drawing will be held at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 23. The winner need not be present.

For more information, contact Donna LaDuke, bazaar chairperson, at 806-285-2243 or 806-285-2247 or the church at 806-285-2777.

The Christian Mothers Society of Holy Family Parish will have its annual Thanksgiving dinner and raffle from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24 in the Community Hall, 104 First St. in Nazareth. Adult plates are $10, and children 10 or younger are $5. Turkey and dressing with all the trimmings and homemade desserts will be served. For more information, call Gwen Schmucker at 806-945-2454 or Karen Gerber at 806-945-2517.

St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, 4500 West Hills Trail, will have its ninth annual Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 24. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad and a dessert will be served. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 11, and free for ages 5 and younger.

There also will be a bake shop and Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, call 806-358-1351.

Hospice Care of the Southwest is presenting free one-hour programs on “Grief and the Holidays” at various locations in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle area. Topics and handouts include coping with holidays and anniversaries; surviving the pain while the world celebrates; changing some traditions to make it through; about grieving children and holidays and helping a grieving friend through the season. Locations and times of the sessions:

Deadline for submissions to the Faith Events listing is 5 p.m. Thursday, a week prior to the event being published on Saturday. Send info to faith@amarillo.com. Please include the name of the organization, physical address, dates, details, phone number and website, if applicable.